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Alex Silang From a finance perspective, how does investing in a high rate environment work?
28 January 2025 | 4 replies
Multiple vehicles of storing money; fixed income, equities, crypto, alt investments, real estate, etc.What avenue makes the most sense for you to get into real estate?
Karen F. Recommendation for inexpensive, durable LVP?
20 January 2025 | 3 replies
You may want to look at small independent stores.
Maya Cohen Cost per sq for SFH & MFH - 2025 estimates?
22 January 2025 | 4 replies
can you store dumpsters on site?
Melanie Baldridge What is MACRS classification?
10 January 2025 | 0 replies
When it comes to real estate, here's a general list of eligible assets and their depreciable lifespans that you should know: Residential Rental Property = 27.5 yearsThis includes any building or structure where 80% or more of its gross rental income is from residential units.That means:- Apartment buildings- Single-family rental homes- Duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes- Mobile homes (used for residential rental)- Any kind of residential lodging facility where the primary purpose is long-term rentalCommercial Property = 39 yearsThis includes non-residential properties like:-Office buildings-Retail stores and shopping centers-Warehouses-Industrial complexes-Hotels and motels that do not qualify as residential rental propertyLand Improvements = 15 yearsThese include sidewalks, roads, fencing, some landscaping, and parking lots that are separate from the building.Personal Property = 5 or 7 yearsPersonal property used in a rental activity usually has a 5 or 7-year life.This includes most furniture, appliances, carpeting and various machinery.Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) = 15 yearsGenerally, this includes any improvements made to the interior of a non-residential building after the building was placed in service, excluding elevators, enlargements, and the internal structural framework.Computers and Related Peripheral Equipment = 5 yearsVehicles = 5 yearsNote that the land itself is not depreciable.
Peter H Derry Buyer's Guide: Purchasing Property for Your College Student
23 January 2025 | 0 replies
Choose the Right LocationProximity to Campus: Prioritize properties within walking or biking distance to minimize transportation costs.Safety and Security: Research neighborhood crime rates and local security measures.Access to Amenities: Look for nearby grocery stores, healthcare facilities, and entertainment options.3.
Thu Pham Purchasing an existing Airbnb with future bookings
14 January 2025 | 25 replies
When it comes to furniture/design it depends.
Bruce Woodruff Thoughts on the California fire repercussions
14 January 2025 | 17 replies
And it's not only the homes, you also have to fortify your grocery stores, schools and anything else.
Austin Green Thoughts on short term rental in Franklin, NC
25 January 2025 | 10 replies
Franklin Home Store and Vacasa are 2 local ones I found with a quick google search and I have no idea what they charge.If you want to consider the self-managing route, DM me and I can walk through the details.
AJ Wong What STR investors should expect on the Oregon Coast in 2025 and beyond
22 January 2025 | 2 replies
For properties that need upgrades, rehab or furniture, investors will need the time or team to execute. - Performance expectations.
Lorraine Hadden Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Curb Appeal?
18 January 2025 | 4 replies
In some homes planting the front or placing pots could increase the curb appeal, in others it could be paint or furniture etc.